Healthy Lifestyle Program

My Civic Life Program Offers Volunteer Service Opportunities to Youth

A new program funded by The Rapides Foundation and administered through its Community Development Works program is providing Central Louisiana students volunteer service opportunities so that they will become engaged in their communities and make volunteerism a lifelong habit.

Acclaimed author Wes Moore delivers message of hope to 4,200 in Cenla

The Rapides Foundation brought acclaimed author Wes Moore to Central Louisiana for its fourth annual Symposium on September 6. Moore spoke about the transformative power of education and leadership and its impact on improving our community.

2016 Annual Report

It is with pleasure that we share The Rapides Foundation's 2016 Annual Report. We hope you enjoy learning more about the powerful work being done in support of the Foundation's mission to improve the health status of Central Louisiana.

Cancer Screening is Important

Workforce Opportunity Grant part of Foundation’s Economic Development Initiative

The Rapides Foundation’s work as a healthcare organization extends beyond areas that are intrinsically health-related. Our work in the area of economic and workforce development is based on the direct correlation between higher incomes and a healthier population. Research shows that...